McManus defends SAPD’s handling of sex-on-duty allegations against officers

SAN ANTONIO – A decorated San Antonio Police Department SWAT officer served a five-day suspension this fall after an internal affairs investigation showed he left work in the middle of his shift and spent close to three hours at a Southeast Side hotel. Officer Jonathan Reyes, a 12-year veteran of SAPD, served the suspension in … Read more

Lawsuit claims Austin airport employee was hit, killed by ‘angry’ fuel truck driver

The driver allegedly became “angry and irritated” after being told to move the truck from an unauthorized and unsafe area, according to the lawsuit. AUSTIN, Texas — The family of a man who was hit and killed during an incident at Austin’s airport back in October is now suing the aviation company involved. In a … Read more

Howdy! Carnival Jubilee gets Texas-sized welcome and delivers a couple of very special passengers

Jubilee, complete with a Texas star on its bow, is the first brand new cruise ship to debut in Galveston. GALVESTON, Texas — Galveston rolled out the red carpet to greet its newest Fun Ship, the Carnival Jubilee. She was welcomed with a grand water salute and a crowd waving and holding up signs. To … Read more

San Antonio city council members call for meeting to adopt formal stance on Israel-Palestine ceasefire

SAN ANTONIO – Three San Antonio council members on Wednesday requested a special meeting to vote on a resolution that would formally call for an “immediate and permanent ceasefire in Israel and Palestine and the return of all hostages immediately.” Mayor Ron Nirenberg responded by saying he would “work with the City Manager to schedule … Read more

Come next year, some asylum seekers may risk being stranded in San Antonio

SAN ANTONIO – If the federal government doesn’t come through next year, Mayor Ron Nirenberg said there’s a real concern with no funding for migrant travel. Asylum seekers could be stranded in San Antonio unless family members can pay for their airfare or bus rides. “We don’t have guarantees of whether or not that funding … Read more

Texas flies over 120 immigrants to Chicago in expansion of Gov. Greg Abbott’s busing plan

The flight comes after Chicago officials reportedly cracked down on buses coming from Texas with immigrant passengers. TEXAS, USA — This story was first published in the Texas Tribune, and can be viewed here. Texas flew out over 120 immigrants from El Paso to Chicago on Tuesday as part of Gov. Greg Abbott’s policy of … Read more